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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.21, 43.82 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.21, 43.82 and 14.00 is: 21.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.21 : 43.82 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.21/43.82 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.21x = 43.82 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.21x = 613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.62/29.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.01

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